Video: Grantham’s railway heritage celebrated at Mallard festival
A signboard celebrating the rich railway history of Grantham was unveiled on Sunday as part of the Mallard Story of Speed event.The Grantham Civic Society signboard was unveiled on platform one at...
View ArticleFOOTBALL: Barrowby win first home game of season
Central Midlands LeagueSouthBarrowby FC 2Calverton Miners Welfare 1Expectations were high for the home side as they entertained Calverton in the Swans’ first home game of the season.The large crowd in...
View ArticleYour pets can have their own holiday at animal hotel in Grantham
Lynn Davison is the proud owner of new business Lynnies Guineas, a holiday boarding home for rabbits and guinea pigs.The small pet holiday home accommodates family pets such as guinea pigs, rabbits and...
View ArticlePartnership uses Mallard to bring business into Grantham
The arrival of the Mallard last week brought with it an opportunity to attract influential business people to Grantham to hear what the town has to offer.The message investors and businesses heard was...
View ArticleGive your hair a little TLC at Locks of Love in Grantham
A new hairdressing salon has opened in Grantham.Locks of Love opened for business in Hillingford Way in late July, in what was previously Hairworx 2 and GB One Hair Design.Owner and stylist Josie...
View ArticleCYCLING: Witham Wheelers perform well in national 10TT
Four Witham Wheelers youngsters contested the GHS National Juvenile 10-mile Time Trial Championships at Lutterworth on Saturday, having qualified for the event in the Lincolnshire heat earlier in the...
View ArticleLeadership award goes to Great Wood Farm Early Years Centre
Exceptional leadership has earned a rural pre-school a prestigious award.The Lincolnshire County Council Leadership Award for ‘leading the way’ went to Great Wood Farm Early Years Centre, in Boothby...
View ArticleGrantham Town come out on top in five-goal gripper
Northern Premier LeaguePremier DivisionGrantham Town 3Stocksbridge Park Steels 2Grantham Town triumphed in what turned out to be something of a suspenseful match, having gone a goal down early on.A...
View ArticleTeenage friends from Grantham launch their own brand of t-shirt
A t-shirt business started by three teenage friends has become a great success.Oliver Hayward, 15, had no idea Immortal Apparel would take off so well when he launched the brand with Frazier Wingad and...
View ArticleHarrowby United disappointed to draw after half time lead
United Counties LeagueDivision OneHarrowby United 2Oadby Town 2Harrowby United preserved their unbeaten start to the season but were disappointed to take just one point from the game after they led 2-0...
View ArticleNovelist to host writing workshop in Stamford
Multi award-winning novelist Sue Moorcroft is to host a fiction writing workshop in Stamford.The event, How to Write Great Fiction, takes place on Sunday, September 15, at the George Hotel. Sue will...
View ArticleProtest group to hold public meeting in Grantham against library cuts
A public meeting will be held on Monday, September 16, to debate proposed library cuts in the county including reduced hours in Grantham.The Save Lincolnshire Libraries meeting will take place in the...
View ArticleGrantham Journal columnist: Labour councillor Charmaine Morgan criticises...
Last weekend it was an absolute pleasure to join in the Mallard celebrations.A huge thanks must go to everyone involved in organising this event, which broke expectations in visitor numbers. During a...
View ArticleStrange man chased young boy through Grantham’s Earlesfield estate
An 11-year-old boy was chased from a Grantham primary school by a strange man this week, heightening fears of parents living on the Earlesfield estate.Parents in the Chestnut Grove area are already...
View ArticleSport fixtures and football results for the Grantham area
SATURDAYFootballFA CupFirst round qualifying - Stamford v Grantham Town (3pm).United Counties LeagueDivision One – Harrowby United v Woodford United (3pm).Central Midlands LeagueSouth – Blidworth...
View ArticlePIGEON RACING: Club secretary Norris wins Grantham North Road race from Hexham
Grantham and District North Road Club’s race from Hexham was won by club secretary John Norris.Race sponsor was Wellies Fish Bar of Springfield Road, Grantham.Results: 1 J. Norris 1413.5, 2 D. Gilbert...
View ArticleANGLING: Harrison triumphs in Bottesford open
Bottesford and District Angling Association’s open match was fished on Grantham Canal on Sunday and won by J. Harrison.Results: 1 J. Harrison 6lb 13oz 0dr, 2 N. Fisher 6.00.00, 3 G. King 5.09.08, 4 A....
View ArticleMuseum chairman hits back following councillor’s criticism
The chairman of Grantham Museum has hit back at criticism of the running of the museum by Labour county and district Councillor Charmaine Morgan.Coun Morgan...
View ArticleVideo 1 of 3: Grantham MP Nick Boles promises action over roadworks
Business people who are suffering as a result of roadworks in Springfield Road, Grantham, met with politicians on Saturday.Grantham MP Nick Boles and county councillor Richard Davies met with...
View ArticleVideo 2 of 3: County councillor Richard Davies criticises utility companies
Business people who are suffering as a result of roadworks in Springfield Road, Grantham, met with politicians on Saturday.Grantham MP Nick Boles and county councillor Richard Davies met with...
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